AboutAllison Expertise I can answer questions on birth control including how they work, the pros and cons of different methods, why you might choose one over the other, how to correct mistakes you may have made in using the device and more. As well, I can help with general knowledge on STIs, symptoms, incubation, transmission, and treatment.
Experience I have experience in birth control and sexual health education counselling since 2003. I have worked with two affiliates of the International Planned Parenthood Federation and have been extensively trained by them. As well, I have a Masters in Applied Science (Sexual Health).
Question Hi,
I am Martha, 27, married since 1 year. I am writing this mail because my family doctor is out of station for one month and I urgently need medical advice.
My married life has been quite normal until I faced this problem recently.
I feel an intense burning sensation inside my vagina during intercourse, since last three days. Especially in the initial part of it, not too deep inside. I have been using oral contraceptives since 1 month. Earlier, we relied on condoms only. Can we blame the contraceptive for it?
There is one more thing worth mentioning. I was found to have very low percentage of Haemoglobin recently (7%). My doctor advised me the contraceptives and one Iron tablets a day. I also took two iron injections mixed with saline. It had been two weeks.
My doc is not here for a few weeks now, can you please help me out with some suggestions.
Martha
Answer Hi Martha,
Unfortunately because there are many reasons the vagina can be irritated it would be impossible to know without a physical exam.
One common reason, which may or may not be for you, is a yeast infection. This is usually accompanied by an itchy sensation as well as a discharge that is likened to cottage cheese. If these two things are also affecting you then you can get a medicine from your local chemist without a prescription.
It could also be that the hormones from the pill are affecting you in some way. It takes the body approximately 3 months to adjust to new pills. So if this is the case you can wait and see if it gets better or you could try a different pill with a different hormone combination.
However I would caution that you should see a doctor as soon as possible so that you can stop this irritation. Could you see a different one? Do you have to wait until yours comes back? Like I said, it would take a physical exam to know exactly why.
